The Craft of Building with Integrity
1455 West River Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
License KB-01 AZ-ROC-362151
Who We Are
Craftline Builders is a Southern Arizona commercial general contractor powered by seasoned construction leaders who believe in doing the job right the first time. We are built to serve business owners, architects, developers, and property managers with a responsive, collaborative approach — rooted in precision planning, transparent communication, and consistent execution.
We combine the agility of a modern startup with the depth of experience that comes from decades building in this region.
WHAT WE DO
Full Service General Contracting:
- Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Interior Renovations
- Ground Up Builds
- Site Development
Preconstruction Services:
- Constructibility Review
- Preliminary Budgets
- Early Procurement
- Value Engineering
- Design Coordination & Planning
Delivery Methods:
- Competitive Bid / Design-Bid-Build
- Design-Build
- Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
- Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Market Sectors:
- Office & Corporate
- Retail & Restaurant
- Medical / Healthcare
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Religious & Nonprofit
From ground-up projects to high-performance tenant improvements, we build environments that support business, community, and growth.
Brian Lepker
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
With a twenty-year career in construction management with an award-winning general contractor, Brian Lepker brings deep experience, technical insight, and a builder’s work ethic to every project. Before founding Craftline Builders, Brian served as a Project Director overseeing major commercial and bio/pharma projects in more than 30 states. His portfolio spans ground-up builds, complex renovations, and specialized facilities — all delivered with a focus on safety,
quality, and reliability.
Lori Escalante
Managing Member
A respected business leader and serial entrepreneur with nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry,Lori Escalante has built multiple successful companies from the ground up. Because of her integrity and entrepreneurial spirit, Lori has earned the confidence of developers, architects, trade partners, and community organizations across the Southwest. With decades of experience building resilient teams and high-performing organizations, she brings unmatched knowledge and a clear vision to Craftline Builders as the company continues to grow and serve clients throughout the region.
Matthew Dickens
Managing Member
With more than two decades of experience in commercial concrete construction, Matthew Dickens is known for his strong technical planning skills, field leadership, and ability to execute complex projects with precision. His background includes major structural and sitework scopes for commercial, industrial, medical, and high-performance facilities — all delivered with a focus on constructability, safety, and quality. As a founder of Craftline Builders, Matt plays a vital role in workforce development, field coordination, and project delivery. His deep understanding of trade operations — paired with strong relationships throughout the subcontractor community — strengthens Craftline’s ability to build smarter, faster, and with the pride of a true builder culture.
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